Bone Types

Question 1

Long bones

Answer 1

Consisted of compact bone and spongy bone at the ends. Found in arms and legs and have a long, thin shape to assist and work as a lever for movement.

Ex: femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, radius and ulna

Question 2

Flat bones.

Answer 2

Are shaped like flat plates, have broad surfaces. Their function is to protect and provide surfaces for many muscles to attach to.

Ex: ribs, scapula, sternum, skull bones.

Question 3

Short bones

Answer 3

Have a cubed shape and provides support, strength and stability.

Ex: wrist, kneecap and ankles

Question 4

Irregular bones

Answer 4

Have a shape unlike other bone types. Various functions including protection of the spinal cord.

Ex: vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, mandible (jaw bone), hyoid bone